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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    July 21st, 2023

    Metra celebrates completion of rehab of historic Blue Island Vermont St. Station

    Metra joined Blue Island Mayor Fred Bilotto and other dignitaries today in Blue Island to dedicate the newly rehabilitated Blue Island-… read more

    July 17th, 2023

    Survey launched for 2024 fare structure proposal

    Metra has opened a survey and scheduled informational sessions at downtown stations to solicit feedback about proposed changes to its fare… read more

    July 6th, 2023

    Temporary changes to UP Northwest midday schedule July 11-July 18

    Metra is making temporary changes to the midday schedule of the UP Northwest Line from Tuesday, July 11, through Tuesday, July 18, due to… read more

    June 23rd, 2023

    Track work requires BNSF weekend schedule changes July 8-9

    BNSF will operate a Sunday schedule on both Saturday, July 8, and Sunday, July 9, due to scheduled track work at the Westmont Station.… read more

    June 22nd, 2023

    Metra adds service for NASCAR race

    Let Metra be your ticket to Chicago’s inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race July 1 & 2 in Grant Park. Metra will offer expanded… read more

    June 22nd, 2023

    Metra breaks ground on project to rebuild three Metra Electric stations

    Metra and elected officials broke ground today on a project to rebuild the 79th Street/Chatham, 87th Street/Woodruff and 103rd Street/… read more

    June 21st, 2023

    Metra seeks public feedback on proposed simplified fare structure

    Para vercion en Espanol, haga clic aqui. Metra is asking for its customers and the public to comment on the biggest proposed change to its… read more

    June 21st, 2023

    Peterson Avenue to close overnight June 24 at Metra tracks to accommodate bridge work

    Motorists are advised to avoid Peterson Avenue near Ridge and Ravenswood avenues Saturday night, June 24 due to planned work on the… read more

    June 21st, 2023

    Service added to four lines for Pride Parade

       

    June 15th, 2023

    30-minute delays on midday UP-NW trains could last thru June 20 due to Union Pacific tie work

    Union Pacific Railroad needs a little more time to complete tie replacement work on the UP Northwest Line between Barrington and Crystal… read more